About this role
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
MS/UPS (OLA)
Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, inclusion, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community and achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for a Teacher of English to join our team.
The English department offers:
The opportunity to to be a creative practitioner of English teachingA very successful and well-resourced departmentA positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is very popular with studentsGood results at GCSE and A LevelA comprehensive ECT programme if requiredAn inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher.The successful applicant will:
Have a strong belief in comprehensive educationHave the ability to deliver excellent student outcomesBe an innovative and inspirational teacherBe committed to their personal and professional developmentMake a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethosHave the experience of teaching a full age and ability rangeHave the ability to teach English to A LevelWoodbridge High School offers you:
The opportunity to work in a highly regarded schoolA welcoming and friendly staff bodyMotivated, well-behaved and friendly studentsClear behaviour systems and students who understand boundariesOpportunities for rapid career development and promotionAccess to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilitiesTailored professional development and trainingA comprehensive staff wellbeing packageWoodbridge High School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our society and the ethnic and cultural make-up of the student population within the UK and in our own community. People of Colour are currently under-represented in some groups of staff at our school, and we are keen to attract applications from a diverse pool of candidates for this post. We are determined to be a fully inclusive employer, and a great workplace for people from all backgrounds.
Woodbridge High School also welcomes applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.
Woodbridge High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an Internet search, including checks of publicly available social media accounts.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.